Lecture
Rick Blaskey
Thursday 29.10.2026
Rick Blaskey
The Power of Music: Words Tell Us How to Think, Music Tells Us How to Feel
Thursday 29.10.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 29 October at 5:00pm (UK).
Summary
Music is all around us, more than ever through an ever-expanding proliferation of technological platforms that are a simple click away. In this far-ranging presentation, we investigate the timeless power of music by exploring its scientific foundations, its therapeutic applications, its emotional resonance, and the ins and outs of the music entertainment industry.
Rick Blaskey
Rick Blaskey established The Music & Media Partnership (TMMP) in 1991. The company was the first specifically set up to link the music industry with media and commercial partners and the sports industry. Previously Rick was International vice president at both Arista Records US and EMI Europe. He masterminded the international launch of Whitney Houston and worked closely with iconic legends Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Barry Manilow, Paul McCartney, and Cliff Richard. He was also a pioneer in bringing classical and classical-crossover to the mainstream. As a songwriter, Rick has written for Andrea Bocelli’s recent worldwide No. 1 album Si. Other artists collaborations have included Paloma Faith, Military Wives, Michael Ball, Katherine Jenkins, Dame Shirley Bassey, Ricky Martin and Emeli Sande. The latest phase of TMMP sees the business pioneering into international multimedia broadcast and live platforms. These include the global talent discovery platform Virtuosos, the forthcoming musical SoulSisters, and the genre busting Opera The Musical.